It’s time to make a racket about the Miami Open, which makes its way to the city this March! Presented by Itaú, many people look forward to the star-studded event every year and the stage is set for an exciting two weeks of matches. Seriously, what’s there not to look forward to? The world’s top tennis stars come down to play and it’s quite the social event with incredible local eats and activities.
Widely regarded as the most glamorous of all the tournaments, the Miami Open is part of the ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, and part of the WTA 1000 events on the WTA calendar. It’s also the only major tennis tournament to be played in an NFL stadium.
Here’s all you need to know about the event, including tickets, when and where it’s taking place and how you can best watch it:
🎾 When and where is the Miami Open?
This year, the Miami Open is scheduled to be held from Sunday, March 16 to Sunday, March 30. It all goes down on nearly 30 courts at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, as it has since 2019.
🎾 What’s the schedule?
The tournament kicks off with qualifying rounds from March 16 to March 18. There is no stadium court access during that time. Then the main draw begins on March 19, and both the men’s and women’s finals will bring the tournament to a close on March 29 (women’s championship) and March 30 (men’s championship).
You can view the full schedule on their website.
🎾 Who will be competing?
The men’s and women’s fields include a combined 18 players who have won titles this season. And we must highlight Florida stars Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.
Among the stacked lineup are World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz (2022 champion), alongside No. 6 Daniil Medvedev (2023), No. 20 Hubert Hurkacz (2021) and six-time champion Novak Djokovic, who is looking to make his first Miami Open appearance since 2019. Four previous finalists are also in the field, including Alexander Zverev (No. 2) and Casper Ruud (No. 5), as well as Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori.
In the women’s draw, defending champion Danielle Collins will be joined by Iga Swiatek (2022) and three-time winner Victoria Azarenka. The entire WTA Top 10, led by No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Swiatek, is entered along with No. 7 Elena Rybakina, who has been runner-up in each of the past two years. She’s joined by past finalists Naomi Osaka and Jelena Ostapenko.
🎾 How can I get tickets?
If you’re looking to enjoy the games up close and personal, now’s your chance to snag tickets on their website. Options include Single Session tickets with seating in the main stadium court, Group Packages, Duration Packages with full access, Grounds Passages & Outer Court Tickets, and Suites & Luxury Seating. There’s also the option for Mini Plan ticket bundles.
🎾 What will parking be like?
There will be plenty of parking available on site, and you can purchase in advance now. It is encouraged that you download your digital tickets and parking passes prior to arriving. Pre-paid and SunPass parking is $35, and $40 for day of.
🎾 Where can I watch the Miami Open on TV?
If you’re unable to make it in person, you can still catch the best moments from the comfort of your couch or a sports bar among other fans. From home, the tournament is available to watch live on Tennis TV and the Tennis Channel. But you can bet one of Miami’s best sports bars will be streaming it on one of their TVs!
🎾 In between matches, what is there to do?
There’s so much in store during the tournament, starting with Brazilian Heritage Day on March 19th and Kids Day on March 29th. You can also get a bird’s eye view of the courts and the rest of the city aboard the Sky View gondola.
Like every year, culinary offerings are a big highlight. The Miami Open is welcoming more than 40 of Miami’s leading restaurants and bars this year. Both new and returning pop-ups include Fabel, Miami Slice, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Cheeseburger Baby, Novecento, Kiki on the River, Suviche, Talkin’ Tacos and OMAKAI.
For drinks to pair with those scrumptious bites, the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden, Dobel Tequila Bar, Botran Rum Lounge and Santa Margherita Rosé Giardino will also set up shop. The official cocktail of the tournament, the Ace Paloma, will also be available at locations throughout the campus.
It’s set to be an incredible year for the Miami Open! For more information and tickets, visit their website.